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Edinburgh has highest burial costs in Scotland
The Scottish Government began discussion of the cost of paying for a funeral earlier today in a series of three events which will culminate in the...
Edinburgh to have five more councillors from next year
Whether or not it was following a reminder from the Conservative Party at the end of last week or not, the Scottish Government has...
Government funding welcomed by Dr Bell’s Family Centre
Last week the Scottish Government announced £900,000 of funding to help projects across the country in the next two years tackle food poverty.
This is...
Councillors visit the new Boroughmuir High School
Local councillors visited the new Boroughmuir High School earlier today to see for themselves the progress which is being made with building. Led by...
First Minister gives evidence on Europe
"We have got to have the option, if we cannot protect our interests within the UK, it would be wrong to deny people in...
EU will be the hot topic at Holyrood today
There will be a day of EU-themed activity today at Holyrood during which the First Minister will address the European and External Relations Committee.
Michael...
Housing Minister visits Shrubhill
Housing Minister, Kevin Stewart joined Edinburgh Council representatives and property developers Places for People on a visit to mark work starting on the 374-home...
RSNO in tune with the Scottish Government’s call for gender equality
This morning at the King's Theatre in Leven Street, the Chair of the RSNO, Dame Sue Bruce DBE and the Equalities Minister, Angela Constance, took to...
Edinburgh food projects to benefit from Government funding
Four projects being run in Edinburgh to help combat food poverty are to benefit from government funding announced today.
Pilton Community Health Project, Pilmeny Development Project, Dr...
Minister visits Edinburgh Cyrenians to discuss new benefits system
The Minister for Social Security Jeane Freeman MSP visited homeless charity Edinburgh Cyrenians this morning to speak to some of their clients and the...
Scottish Government promises continued support for Made in Scotland showcase
Made in Scotland, a curated showcase which forms part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe, has been supported by £4.3m of funding from The Scottish Government...
Prime Minister visits Edinburgh
The Scottish Government have issued some photos from inside Bute House where the Prime Minister Theresa May is having talks with First Minister Nicola...
Justice Minister to meet Edinburgh equality group
Speaking ahead of a meeting with the Edinburgh and Lothians Regional Equality Council to discuss new Strategic Policing Priorities, Cabinet Secretary for Justice Michael...
Letter from Scotland
I can report that Scotland is staying “calm and collected” in the midst of the political and emotional turmoil swirling round the rest of...
The fifth session of the Scottish Parliament is declared open
Her Majesty the Queen accompanied by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh and The Lord Provost attended Holyrood this morning to officially declare the Scottish...
Ben’s Local Hero is delighted!
A fight has been ongoing in Leith's Lorne Street this year to keep tenants in their houses which they have rented from the Agnes...
Contalmaison remembered
The centenary of the Battle of the Somme will be commemorated at Edinburgh Castle overnight with a vigil in the Scottish National War Memorial...
Large crowd demonstrate at Holyrood tonight
A large crowd of demonstrators gathered outside the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday evening to protest against the European Referendum result and show support for...
Scottish Government get a warm welcome in Brussels
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was in Brussels today garnering support for Scotland in the aftermath of the EU Referendum.
She had an early start:
4.15am on...
Greens to support rally at Holyrood to support EU citizens
The Scottish Greens will today speak up for EU citizens living in Scotland, and urge the Scottish Government to keep all options open in...
Portobello High School to open in October
Contrary to earlier reports the new High School in Portobello will now open a few months behind the initial completion date, but ahead of the...
Five things you need to know today
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Scottish Government launch support for women returning to work
The Scottish Government will try out a new way of getting women back into work. The 'Returners' project which will be piloted across Scotland...
Irish Business Network in Scotland launched today
A new organisation to bring together businesses in Scotland and Ireland is being launched in Edinburgh today.
The Irish Business Network in Scotland is being...
Five things you need to know today
At Edinburgh Airport
EU Referendum
Free Wifi in the city
The Edinburgh Light Orchestra at The Queen's Hall
Public Consultation on Boroughmuir School
We had great fun at the airport...
Edinburgh Airport welcomes first Delta Air Lines flight on new JFK route
On a grey drizzly Friday morning the last place you want to be for very long is on the tarmac at any airport, but...
Ten year plan will ensure the future of Edinburgh’s events
The council has outlined plans for the next ten years in a new events strategy which will be approved by councillors next week.
Many events...
Final ministerial appointments announced
The Scottish Government will put opportunity for all at the heart of its agenda as First Minister Nicola Sturgeon completed her ministerial team with...
A year in the life of the Moderator
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland is a big deal, and apparently has better jewellery than the First Minister,...
#SP16 You’ll have had your election then….
The Edinburgh Reporter has been pretty busy over the last week or two gathering interviews with potential MSPs and then covering the Edinburgh count...
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